Enzyme Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Acid
A
pH less than 7
2
Q
Base
A
pH over 7
3
Q
Neutral
A
pH = 7
4
Q
pH
A
Measurement of how acidic/basic a solution is
5
Q
Activation Energy
A
Energy required for chemical reaction to occur
6
Q
Catalyst
A
Speeds up chemical reactions by lowering activiation energy
7
Q
Enzyme
A
Protiens that speed up chemical reactions in the body
8
Q
Substrate
A
Connects to the enzyme MUST BE SAME SHAPE
9
Q
Active Site
A
The place on an Enzyme where the substrate connects
